Reciprocity of Domestic Nonavailability Determinations

PGI Case 0000-P070

PGI 225.7002 Restrictions on food, clothing, fabrics, specialty metals, and hand or measuring tools.

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PGI 225.7002-2 Exceptions.

(b) Domestic nonavailability determination[s (DNADs)].

(1)(A) The military departments should establish approval authority, policies, and procedures for the reciprocal use of DNADs. General requirements for broad application of DNADs are as follows:

(1) A class DNAD approved by the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) (USD(AT&L)) or the Secretary of a military department may be used by USD(AT&L) or another military department, provided the same rationale applies and similar circumstances are involved.

(2) DNADs should clearly establish—

(i) Whether the waiver is limited or unlimited in duration; and

(ii) If application outside the approving military department is appropriate.

(3) Before relying on an existing DNAD, contact the approving office for current guidance as follows:

(i) USD(AT&L): DPAP/PAIC, 703-697-9352.

(ii) Army: ASA/ALT, 703-604-7006.

(iii) Navy: DASN (Acquisition Management), 703-614-9600.

(iv) Air Force: AQCK, 703-588-7040.

(B) The following DNADs are currently available for reciprocal use:

(1) Approved by USD(AT&L). Contact DPAP/PAIC for information on DNADs for the items listed in paragraphs (i) through (vii) below.

(i) 210 Denier.

(ii) Midsoles/Out-soles.

(iii) Rayon yarn.

(iv) Steel toe caps.

(v) Straps for ejection seat restraint.

(vi) Continuous filament polyester tow, poromeric material.

(vii) Medical and surgical supplies.

(viii) Lids and leads for circuit card assemblies. This DNAD may be used without contacting DPAP/PAIC (see ).

(2) Approved by the Secretary of the Air Force.

(i) C-17.

Duration of waiver: Through November 2007.

Items Waived:

Fasteners (rivets, clips, brackets, latches).

Hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers).

Wire goods (filters, springs, screens, mesh).

(ii) Joint Air to Surface Stand-Off Missile/Small Diameter Bomb/Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser.

Duration of waiver: Through July 12, 2009.

Items Waived: Integrated circuits and semi-conductor components (oxides, cans, frames).

(iii) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile.

Duration of waiver: Through September 12, 2009.

Items Waived:

Fasteners (rivets, clips, brackets, latches).

Hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers).

Wire goods (filters, springs, screens, mesh).

(iv) F-22 Lot 6.

Duration of waiver: Through October 2008.

Items Waived:

Fasteners (rivets, clips, brackets, latches).

Hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers).

Wire goods (filters, springs, screens, mesh).

Integrated circuits and semi-conductor

components (oxides, cans, frames).

(v) F-22 Lot 9.

Duration of waiver: Through November 2011.

Items Waived:

Integrated circuits.

Servicing cart and associated parts.]

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